University of Bergen
Budget
€513,034,386
EP Access
3
accredited persons
Staff
4
3 FTE
EU Grants
€24,028,386
Mission & Goals
The University of Bergen (UiB) is an international research university established in 1946, with roots dating back to 1825. All our activity is based on academic freedom, European university values and curiosity-driven research. The mission is to contribute to society through expertise acquired through excellent research, education, dissemination of knowledge and innovation. In addition to research and education in the traditional university disciplines, the academic profile of the UiB has three major focuses: marine research, climate and energy transition, and global societal challenges. UiB has about 4200 staff and a total of 20,500 students. UiB has seven faculties and together with the University museum these represent the most important knowledge arenas: - Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design - Faculty of Humanities - Faculty of Law - Faculty of Medicine - Faculty of Science and Technology - Faculty of Psychology - Faculty of Social Sciences - University Museum of Bergen
EU Legislative Interests
* Horizon Europe * European Research Area * European Universities Initiative * Erasmus + * European Competitiveness Fund
Communication Activities
UiB host a variety of events throughout a year with a focus on R&I and Education - also related to EU policy and programme development. Here are some examples on events in Brussels. * Journalistic Weapons in the age of disinformation - event April 2025 * Skills for digital transition: How can EU policies and programmes support societal needs? - event May 2024 * New challenges to democracy - event in january 2024 * Knocking on the Door of Higher Education Institutions: The AU-EU Innovation Agenda and the Involvement of Nordic Actors, September 2023 * Making the green wave blue - event and policy paper October 2022 * Nordic University Days 2018 / 2022 / 2024 / 2026 * RESEARCH MATTERS campaign A full list of EU projects is available upon request
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
Science|Business: www.sciencebusiness.net European Energy Research Alliance (EERA): www.eera-set.eu European University Assiciation: www.eua.eu Universities Informal Liaison Offices Network (UnILiON): www.unilion.eu Marine Board: www.marineboard.eu Coimbra Group: www.coimbra-group.eu European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities (EASSH): www.eassh.eu
Organisation Members
The University of Bergen
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.